Sponsors and volunteers are being sought for the third annual Summer Catch event conducted by the Franklin County Constable, the Franklin County Justice of the Peace, and the local emergency service organizations.

The deadline to register as a candidate for a listing on the ballot for the May 10 elections for the Mount Vernon City Council is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28. There are three seats up for election on the city ballot,

The Franklin County Library’s ‘Blind Date with a Book’ program has been a hit with library patrons. A total of 79 books had left the library wrapped in plain brown paper with no indication of the title or author.

The various versions of the southern cross flags fluttered in the breeze, the sounds of musket fire and the smell of black powder filled the air as heritage was remembered and a local member of the Confederate States of America was honored Saturday, February 22.

The Franklin County Historical Association membership meeting’s program Monday will be first with the meal to follow. The program is to be a tour of the historic courthouse, which is under interior renovation.

Members of the Saltillo Family, Community and Career Leaders of America organization designated special themes for each day of FCCLA Week February 9 through 15, and hand dipped 300 strawberries and wrapped 144 roses for a combined fund raiser for Valentines day.

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet will be Saturday, March 1 and a crowd of more than 200 is expected. Will Ramsay, District Attorney, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the evening,